Zool Agency - Creative Designer

Glasgows; Cheshire (CT); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency is seeking a Creative Designer on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. The role involves creating impactful designs for various platforms while collaborating with a dynamic team. The agency values creativity and offers a supportive environment that encourages innovation in design projects.

Benefits

Hybrid-working

Flexible hours

Company pension scheme

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Regular social events

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a design role.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• A strong portfolio showcasing expertise in digital and print media.

Responsibilities

• Design high-quality visuals for various media.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate technical content.
• Manage multiple projects to ensure quality and timely delivery.

Skills

Design Systems

Typography

Layout

UX

UI

Communication

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Figma

Job description

CREATIVE DESIGNER – 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

Location: Alderley Park, Cheshire (Hybrid working, typically 80/20 split days on-site)

Salary: Competitive. Available on request.

Working Pattern & Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours a week). Monday through Friday, flexible hours between 8 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Benefits: Includes hybrid-working, flexible hours, and a company pension scheme.

About Zool

We are a specialist marketing agency that partners with some of the most innovative biotech, pharma and healthcare brands on the planet. By blending scientific insight with bold, creative thinking, we craft campaigns and brand stories that accelerate medical progress and change lives.

Whilst science is our core business, we also work across other sectors and industries, such as food and drink, recruitment, foster care, and multiple e-commerce platforms.

The Opportunity

We’re seeking a Creative Designer who can transform ideas and concepts into compelling visual experiences across print, digital and motion. You’ll join a collaborative, fast-paced team where you'll work directly with clients supporting multi-channel campaigns and projects.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualise and design high-quality visuals for branding, advertising, social media, web platforms, video productions, event materials, and interactive experiences.
• Collaborate with the team, strategists, copywriters, and scientists to translate technical content into clear, engaging design solutions.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely delivery while maintaining high quality and consistency across client portfolios.
• Maintain and develop visual identities for a range of clients.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions, creative reviews, and pitch presentations.
• Stay informed about industry trends, tools, and best practices to enhance our output continually.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrated experience in delivering professional design projects within an agency or life-sciences environment.
• 2 + years’ commercial experience preferred.
• A comprehensive portfolio showcasing expertise in both digital and print media.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro/After Effects desirable), and familiarity with Figma.
• Strong understanding of design systems, typography, layout, UX, and UI principles.
• The capacity to articulate and visualise complex or scientific information effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, intellectual curiosity, and a collaborative approach.
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team.

Requirements (desirable)

• Experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, or healthcare communications.
• Skills in motion graphics or video editing.
• Working knowledge of web/front-end technologies (HTML, CSS).

What we offer

• 24 days’ holiday + bank holidays (pro-rated), rising with service.
• Regular social events, away-days and a supportive, ideas-first culture.

Application Process

• Apply: Submit your CV, portfolio link, and a brief cover letter to [e-mail] .
• Optional: You may also include your salary expectations. Please note that this information will only be reviewed after the initial short-listing stage and will not impact the initial selection process.
• Short-listing: Following the application review, we may contact you with a few clarifying questions.
• Video Interview: Successful candidates will be invited to a video interview with our Creative Lead and Directors.
• Task: As part of the process, you will be asked to complete a design exercise within a 3-hour time limit. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments if needed.
• Final Discussion: The final stage involves a discussion about our values, ways of working, and the details of the job offer.
• Feedback: We are committed to providing constructive feedback to all candidates who participate in an interview. Please feel free to request feedback.

Applications close: 30 June 2025 . We aim to update all candidates within two weeks of the deadline.

Expected start: early August 2025.

Inclusion & accessibility

ZooL Digital UK Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic. If you require any adjustments to take part in the selection process, please let us know when you apply, and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.

Right to work & data privacy

All offers are subject to confirmation of the UK right to work in line with Home Office guidance. Personal data supplied during recruitment will be handled in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice.